Fulgham Ridge

Fulgham Ridge (84°54′S 177°25′E / 84.900°S 177.417°E / -84.900; 177.417Coordinates: 84°54′S 177°25′E / 84.900°S 177.417°E / -84.900; 177.417) is a narrow ice-free ridge, 4 nautical miles (7 km) long, forming the southeast side of Bowin Glacier in the Queen Maud Mountains of Antarctica. It was named by the Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names for Aviation Boatswain's Mate Donald R. Fulgham, of the U.S. Navy Antarctic Support Activity, who participated in U.S. Navy Operation Deep Freeze, 1964.[1]

References

  1. ↑ "Fulgham Ridge". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2012-04-12.

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